Barlow River (New Zealand)
The Barlow River is a river in the Westland district of the South Island of New Zealand. It is a tributary of the Perth River. The Barlow River is fed by the Barlow and Farrar Glacier. Its tributary North Barlow River is fed by the Escape and Siege Glacier. A smaller stream called Barlow Creek lies 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) west of the Barlow River.[1]
Barlow River | |
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Mouth of the Barlow River Barlow River (New Zealand) (South Island) | |
Location | |
Country | New Zealand |
region | West Coast Region |
District | Westland District |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Barlow Glacier |
• location | Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana |
• coordinates | 43°18′24″S 170°37′30″E |
• elevation | 1,400 m (4,600 ft) |
Mouth | Perth River |
• coordinates | 43°20′51″S 170°31′15″E |
• elevation | 215 m (705 ft) |
Length | 13.8 kilometres (8.6 mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Barlow Glacier → Barlow River → Perth River → Whataroa River |
River system | Whataroa River |
Tributaries | |
• right | North Barlow River |
See also
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